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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 0 categories

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Hertfordshire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Hertfordshire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and University of Hertfordshire in 2. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £30,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 9 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1962
Established
1952
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ravensbourne University London

University of Hertfordshire

79.3%
86.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£30,300
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
57.5%

International

International student share

90
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Ravensbourne University London

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🌐Nepal23.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
  • 🌐Morocco1.1%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

17 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Ravensbourne University London

University of Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Economics, Journalism.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Hertfordshire

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£17,500
University of Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Ravensbourne University London

University of Hertfordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    70%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction73%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computing & IT

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Ravensbourne University London and University of Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and 5 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Hertfordshire better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 88% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Hertfordshire?

Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Business Information Systems, Management and Creative Arts (General).

What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at Ravensbourne University London?

University of Hertfordshire teaches 69 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations and 61 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses